Submissions · Arndell
We’re looking for stories readers can’t put down
Keeperton is currently accepting submissions for publication under Arndell, our commercial fiction imprint.
We are building an ambitious international publishing programme around distinctive voices, irresistible storytelling and books with a clear connection to their readers. We are particularly interested in compelling concepts, strong emotional or narrative stakes, attention-grabbing hooks and authors with the potential to build lasting careers.
All books acquired through our open submissions programme will be published under the Arndell imprint.
Areas of Interest
What We’re Looking For
Our current areas of interest include:
Romance
Romance and romantic fiction across all major subgenres
Romantasy
Romantasy and fantasy romance
Crime Fiction
Crime fiction in all its forms
Thrillers
Psychological, domestic and commercial thrillers
Suspense
Suspense, including romantic suspense
Commercial Fiction
Related adult commercial fiction with a strong hook and clearly identifiable readership
We welcome submissions from both established and emerging authors and are committed to discovering compelling stories and voices from around the world.
Our current open submissions programme is for adult commercial fiction. We are not accepting children’s books, including picture books, middle-grade or young adult fiction, at this time.
Preparing Your Submission
What to Include
Please submit a completed manuscript together with the following information:
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About You
The Author
- Your full name
- Your pen name, if applicable
- Your email address
- Your phone number, if you would like to provide it
- Your website and relevant social media links
- Details of any previously published books
- An indication of how you heard about Keeperton or Arndell
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About Your Book
The Manuscript
- Title
- Genre and subgenre
- Total word count
- A concise one-sentence hook
- A brief pitch introducing the premise, central characters and major stakes
- A synopsis that includes the conclusion of the story
- The intended readership
- Two or three recent comparable titles
- Series information, including whether any additional manuscripts are completed or planned
- Details of any previous publication, self-publication or online publication of the manuscript
- Relevant sales information for previously published or self-published books, where available
- The current rights status of the manuscript
Ready When You Are
Submit Your Manuscript
Please use our online form to submit your manuscript. This allows us to record, review and direct your submission to the appropriate member of our acquisitions team.
We are unable to accept manuscript submissions sent directly by email or through our general support address.
The Process
What Happens Next?
i.
Confirmation
You will receive an automated confirmation once your submission has been received.
ii.
Review
We aim to review submissions within 16 weeks.
iii.
Outcome
If you have not heard from us after 16 weeks, unfortunately this means we are unable to pursue your manuscript at this time.
Due to the volume of material we receive, we are not always able to respond personally. We are also unable to provide individual editorial feedback on unsuccessful submissions.
Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but please notify us if your manuscript is accepted for publication elsewhere.
Thank you for considering Keeperton and Arndell. We appreciate the time, imagination and work behind every manuscript we receive.
Literary Agents
Literary agents are invited to send submissions directly to:
Please include the author’s name, book title and genre in the subject line.
Technical Assistance
For technical problems with the online submission form, please contact:
This address is for technical assistance only. Manuscripts sent to the support address will not be considered.